Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of Chicken Taquitos with Queso, a delightful treat that brings bold flavors to any gathering. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game nights, these taquitos are filled with a creamy blend of shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with chilies. Fried to golden perfection, they offer a satisfying crunch that complements their rich filling. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these taquitos are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with chilies, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly to form taquitos.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering.
- Fry the taquitos for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with queso dip or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (about 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg